Just after blowing up Charlotte's squad with several exchanges and the departures of Terry Rozier, PJ Washington And Gordon Haywardwe learned that Mitch Kupchak was going to leave his position as president of the Hornets, to become an “advisor” to management. His departure will be effective at the end of the season, and since this announcement, the managers have been looking for a successor.
According to Mark Stein, four names stand out. It is first of all Jeff Peterson, right arm of Sean Marks at the Nets. Then Trajan Langdon, the GM of the Pelicans, very popular for a year. We remember that he had been in contact with the Wizards for a long time. Then there is Matt Lloyd, Tim Connelly's assistant at Wolves. He had previously worked at the Bulls and the Magic.
Finally, there is an outsider to watch:Austin Ainge. The son of the former Celtics strongman has been loyal to Boston since 2008, where he held the positions of scout, assistant GM and personnel director. Like his father, now general manager of the Jazz, will he cut the cord and leave the Celtics?
